The Gilded Iguana

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 8.9
Rated fabulous

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About this property

Offering an outdoor swimming pool and à la carte restaurant, The Gilded Iguana is located in Nosara, 300 metres from the beach. Free Wi-Fi access is available in all areas. The rooms here will provide you with a balcony, a patio and a seating area. Featuring a shower, the private bathrooms also come with towels. You can enjoy a garden view from all the rooms. Extras include linen. At The Gilded Iguana you will find a garden, a bar and free parking. Guests can find cafeterias and restaurants within 100 metres. This property is 1.7 km from Guiones Beach and 3 km from Pelada Beach. Liberia International Airport is 2 hours’ drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

  • Free parking available at the hotel

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Availability

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1 extra-large double bed
4 single beds
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1 large double bed
2 large double beds
1 extra-large double bed
2 large double beds
2 double beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Analí
Spain Spain
“The place of the Hotel, The enviroment! It is a very nice Hotel!”
Don
Israel Israel
“Breakfast is good, and the hotel location is perfect, close to the beach. The room is comfortable and very clean.”
Niels
Netherlands Netherlands
“Perfect service, 100% customer oriented, friendly staff. Very nice rooms with great beds. Fabulous food. Also enjoyed the saltwater pool very much. Good vibe. 100% recommend.”
Sandra
Australia Australia
“Everything!! Spacious rooms. Wonderful bathroom. Lots of cupboards. Very inviting pool area. Extremely friendly staff.”
Christopher
Spain Spain
“This is a beautiful hotel and it is very well run. Always a pleasure to stay.”
Lucy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Everything was kept so clean and the staff were so friendly. Breakfast was amazing!”
Jenica
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Breakfast was great, staff were great, the pool was great and the rooms were very comfortable”
Juliana
Costa Rica Costa Rica
“Great hotel, prime location, very nice staff. It’s walking distance from the beach. Comfortable rooms.”
Sarah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful hotel, a short walk away from the beach. Rooms were great, lovely decor, comfy beds, very clean. Salt water pool and short walk to hotel surf club, where you could rent boards and arrange lessons. Food was great and staff all very...”
Woolley
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The hotel is very family orientated there were lots of teenagers and older kids around the pool area which we liked as our 3 children enjoyed socialising and meeting new friends. The hotel food was excellent. The staff are very friendly and they...”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
The Gilded Iguana Restaurant
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner

House rules

The Gilded Iguana takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 01:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of US$800 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

A deposit via bank transfer or PayPal is required to secure your reservation (see Hotel Policies). The property will contact you with instructions after booking.

At check-in, guests are required to present a valid ID and the same credit card used to make the reservation.

Please note that all special requests are subject to availability and may incur additional charges.

This policy helps us verify the booking and ensure payment security.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Gilded Iguana in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

A damage deposit of US$800 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.